4/20/2013 |
D-backs pitchers struggling with the batThere are managers who want nothing more from their pitches at the plate than that they avoid injury. There are managers who want their pitchers focused on nothing but bunting. And then there's D-backs skipper Kirk Gibson.

4/20/2013 |
Let's play two: Sox, Royals set for Sunday twin billFollowing an emotional return to Fenway Park on Saturday, the Red Sox will look to continue helping the city of Boston heal in the wake of this past week's tragic events when they host the Royals for a split doubleheader on Sunday.

4/20/2013 |
Parra, Montero not in lineup, but come off benchGerardo Parra missed his first inning of play on Saturday as manager Kirk Gibson finally found a day to rest him. Catcher Miguel Montero was also not in the starting lineup. However, both players were used off the bench.

4/20/2013 |
Richard scratched with flu; Cashner startsJust over three hours before first pitch Saturday, Padres left-hander Clayton Richard was scratched from his start due to flu-like symptoms. Andrew Cashner stepped in against the Giants.

4/20/2013 |
D-backs struggling to produce two-out hitsThe D-backs are hitting a solid .338 with runners in scoring position with less than two outs, but are not performing in the clutch, falling to .119 with two outs.

4/20/2013 |
Something about Manny: Machado delivers sweepManny Machado hit a tie-breaking double and later added a three-run homer as the Orioles completed a doubleheader sweep against the Dodgers with a 6-1 victory Saturday night at Camden Yards.

4/20/2013 |
Toronto seeks to right ship as Yanks seek sweepThe first two games of the Blue Jays' series against the rival Yankees this weekend have served as a stark reminder that this season has not gone as planned for the revamped Toronto squad.

4/20/2013 |
Wells paces offense as Yanks top Jays in 11Vernon Wells had three hits, an RBI and two runs scored as the Yankees used a pair of 11th-inning runs on a throwing error by Blue Jays reliever Aaron Loup to drop Toronto, 5-3, in front of a sellout crowd of 46,095 at Rogers Centre on Saturday.

4/20/2013 |
Padres send Ross to DL with injured shoulderPadres right-handed pitcher Tyson Ross was placed on the disabled list Saturday with an injury sustained to his left shoulder during an at-bat on Wednesday. San Diego called up righty Thad Weber to take his place.

4/20/2013 |
Blanks shrugs off plunkings in LAPadres outfielder Kyle Blanks, who was hit three times in the final two games of the Padres' series in Los Angeles, knows its just part of the game and isn't concerned with conspiracy theories regarding the Dodgers' intent.

4/20/2013 |
Joyce's homer enough as Hellickson, 'pen shut out A'sTampa Bay beat the A's, 1-0, on Saturday night using a familiar formula: pitching and defense. The game's lone run came on Matt Joyce's solo homer to right field off A's right-hander Jarrod Parker in the second inning, and the Rays' Jeremy Hellickson held Oakland scoreless through seven frames.

4/20/2013 |
Baker thriving in utility roleUtility player Jeff Baker has started just four games. But the Rangers have won three of them, including a 7-0 victory over the Mariners on Friday. Baker gave the Rangers a 1-0 lead in the second inning with an opposite field home run off of Mariners starter Joe Saunders.

4/20/2013 |
Castro extends league-leading hitting streak to 12Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro singled to right with one out in the fourth inning against the Brewers on Saturday to extend his hitting streak to 12 games, the longest active streak in the National League.

4/20/2013 |
Chacin's injury not an oblique issueRight-hander Jhoulys Chacin will not make his next scheduled start, but he received good news on Saturday that the injury that forced him from Friday's game is not related to his left oblique.

4/20/2013 |
Outman adds lefty help to bullpenReliever Josh Outman joined the Rockies two hours before Friday's game, flying to Denver from Reno, where Triple-A Colorado Springs was playing. Outman gives the Rox a second lefty in the 'pen.

4/20/2013 |
Giambi embracing role as veteran mentorIf you're still playing in the Majors at 42 years old, you have the right to turn philosophical. Indians designated hitter Jason Giambi has certainly earned that.